Atlético Madrid have delivered a fresh and emphatic update on Julián Álvarez’s future, making it clear that they have no intention of allowing the Argentine striker to join Barcelona this summer. The latest development comes after Barcelona president Joan Laporta publicly reiterated his club’s interest in signing Álvarez and expressed hope that Atlético would accept…
Ghana’s mineworkers have petitioned the central bank to release more than 380 million cedis ($34.55 million) in savings and severance packages that have been frozen since a sweeping financial sector clean-up nearly a decade ago. The Ghana Mine Workers’ Union delivered the petition to the Bank of Ghana on Thursday, demanding the return of funds…
A United States federal judge has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s request for a 10-day extension in the legal battle over the release of decades-old Department of Justice records relating to a heroin trafficking investigation, setting a firm deadline of August 21, 2026, for the documents to be produced. The case stems from a civil forfeiture…
Nigerian Afrofusion artist KenryWhite unveils his compelling two-track release, “Kilometers & The King,” a project that explores the realities of life’s journey while affirming identity, faith, and purpose. Leading the release is “Kilometers,” an uplifting anthem that reflects on the distance between dreams and fulfillment. Through heartfelt lyrics, captivating melodies, and vibrant Afrobeats production, KenryWhite…
Funke Akindele is set to return to cinemas with a new feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on December 11, 2026. The upcoming movie comes from Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV) and will be distributed by FilmOne Entertainment. It follows another successful chapter in Akindele’s…
Nigerian Afrobeats artist and songwriter OJ Sular is bringing his energy, ambition, and street-inspired sound to listeners with the release of his single, Money Vibe. The track reflects his journey, determination, and vision of success while showcasing the unique style that continues to define his growing career. Born Ojukwu Samuel Arinzechukwu on March…
The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, and the Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Adamawa State Command, have reportedly defied a Federal High Court order directing the immediate release of 42 persons arrested in Mubi, Adamawa State. Rather than comply with the judgment, the police and correctional authorities reportedly transferred the detainees from…
Hundreds of residents in Afarukwu, Abia State — the ancestral home of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) — staged a peaceful demonstration, calling on the Federal Government to secure his immediate release. Kanu, who spent over five years in custody before being convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment…
Releasing millions of laboratory-raised insects into populated neighborhoods, on purpose, sounds like the premise of a science-fiction film. It is instead a real proposal from a company owned by Google, now sitting before federal regulators, and the response it has drawn says as much about public trust as about public health. The target is…
Alex Gibney’s long-gestating documentary about tech mogul Elon Musk is finally heading to the Venice International Film Festival for its world premiere. The documentary, titled simply “Musk,” arrives with a massive, nearly four-hour runtime. Musk, who has been outspoken in his criticism of films like Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” previously dismissed the documentary as a…
